THE COST TO GET INTO TOP TIER SCHOOLS

Many families worry that as if the high cost of college tuition isn’t enough these days, they need to consider budgeting for the prelude to the entrance into college by investing in the services of a college admissions consultant to increase the odds that their children will be accepted into the school of their choice.

The competition to get into top colleges and universities today is tougher than ever before, as growing numbers of high school students vie for a limited number of spots, especially at Ivy League schools, California’s UCs, and other top ranked colleges. It is estimated that approximately 1 in 5 students get accepted into their school of choice… or even top three schools. This leaves a large number of students stuck with rejection slips. The rejection is hard to take at anytime, but especially with a high school student.

What is the cost of getting this type of service? Well it varies among counselors, but it can range anywhere between $1,000 for a simple consult to $40,000 for a 4 year all intensive program.

It is estimated that today’s student’s family pays about $10,000 just to apply and get into college; with all the SAT/ACT test fees, Application Fees, Interviews, Touring Campuses, and hiring a College Admissions Counselor.

The purpose of a good college admissions consultant is that this person serves as a middleman between the parents and student, helping to determine which colleges are a good fit for their interests and strengths and advising them on how to come across well throughout the admissions process, which helping the family understand it all, even if they are well educated.

Parents are usually blown away by way colleges have changed since their attended school. While the cost of such guidance doesn’t come cheap, some families recognize that it is a worthwhile investment to help set their child on the path to success.

Parents, so concerned, are willing and determined to avoid this scenario at any expense. That’s where the role of the college admissions consultant comes in. Fearful, parents begin to seek out a college admissions consultant when their child is in his or her sophomore or junior year as a way to start the finalization process of high and new beginning of college.

A trained consultant can serve as a valuable resource. These are people who perhaps travel the country and visit schools and can make valuable suggestions of well-chosen schools for the student to consider.